Chocolate Chia Pudding (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free)

Today’s post is from my dear friend, Celeste Santiago, who I met in a birthing class back when I was pregnant with my son Griffin. She’s a mother of 2 children who have different food allergies (some minor, some more severe), so she’s become a master at creative culinary magic! Her children are thriving thanks to her dedication to nutrition. ENJOY!

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Chocolate… Chia Seeds… Avocado… SUPERFOODS! By the way, if you love Chia Seeds, be sure to check out Genevieve’s recipe for her DIY Chia Seed Drink. It will save you a ton of money and it’s delicious!

Why eat chia seeds?

Well, they have more omega 3’s than salmon, more potassium than bananas, more calcium than milk, and are loaded with antioxidants. They’re a complete protein and, unlike flaxseeds, they are very shelf stable and not prone to rancidity.

Enter Chocolate Chia Pudding!

So, I’m always looking for ways to incorporate chia seeds into my kids’ diets. This nutrient-dense pudding is a lovely treat and great for those with food allergies. It’s nut, dairy, egg, and coconut free!

This smooth and creamy version is not overly sweet so feel free to add more honey if desired 🙂

Deb May 1 at 9:16 am

Anastasia Apr 26 at 7:20 pm

Bonnie Apr 21 at 8:05 am

What are your thoughts on cadmium and lead exposure? I would love to try this but, after doing some research I am hesitant to give to my children. Would it be better to use melted dark chocolate instead which has less of these levels?

Kae Mar 30 at 12:13 pm

Brittany Feb 27 at 5:42 pm

Hi, this recipe looks great! I can’t wait to try it out! I was wondering if I could use it on a blog post I am writing about healthy peanut-free snacks. I would only be using a photo and will link back to this post for the recipe.
Thanks!

Susan Feb 2 at 3:18 pm

I, unfortunately, found this not to be the best. I absolutely love avocado, but thought the flavor in with the cacao just didn’t work for me. I did use almond milk instead of water so I don’t know if that made the difference. I was very disappointed because it looks very good and I make chia pudding a lot but wanted to try this little twist of a recipe. Maybe a vitamix makes the chia seeds completely pulverized but I used a strong hand held blender and had seeds. It didn’t bother me, but it looked very different from the picture.

Lisal Jul 31 at 10:09 am

Amy Mar 8 at 5:10 pm

I just made this in about 5 minutes. (Love that) I altered the recipe a little. I did not use honey but added a banana and a little bit of maple syrup. Just enough to add a little sweetness. I ended up using 1 cup of water. WOW! This is delicious. My daughter just said “Daddy, why are you eating all of it because I want some more!” She is 3. SCORE! Thanks for the recipe. Love that Wilma can get some good fat in her diet.

Halima Sep 26 at 3:57 pm

Celeste S. Sep 8 at 8:25 pm

Kelli-no need to grind the chia seeds beforehand. Just throw them in and they will grind and mix into the pudding perfectly.

Illtakeboth-I wouldn’t make too big of a batch as it does not keep well. I did once make too much and put the pudding in a storage bowl and covered with plastic wrap (directly on the pudding as to prevent a slimy film from forming). We did eat the rest the next day and while not horrible the taste was not as good.

Kailah Aug 29 at 7:51 am

Ashley Aug 23 at 6:25 pm

This came out really good! I’ve been trying to cut out sweets but I needed something tonight and just a few bites of this hit the spot. I used just a splash more then 3/4 of a cup of water and that was perfect. I think 1 cup would be too much (IMO !)

SunshineMom Aug 23 at 10:56 am

What can you use to replace the cacao powder? I’ve tried to keep my soon away from sweets and he doesn’t really know what a chocolate chip cookie really means :)… So, I was wondering if there’s a variation to the recipe ;). Thanks and you are looking so beautiful and healthy every week. Definitely, you have that pregnancy glow 🙂